After two successful years delivering Australia’s only specialised training program for performing arts presenters, PAC Australia has joined forces with Auckland Live to deliver the program in New Zealand in 2023. Presenter Training Programme Aotearoa (PTP Aotearoa) will offer a New Zealand-specific training focus, unpacking the unique...
Read MoreOn Monday 30th January, the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for the Arts, the Hon Tony Burke launched REVIVE – our National Cultural Policy for the next five years. REVIVE – A Place for Every Story, A Story for Every Place outlines a fundamental shift...
Read MorePAC Australia is thrilled to announce we'll be partnering again with ADCH, Australian Digital Concert Hall in 2023, this time to live stream all of the APAX online sessions. ADCH was created during Covid-19 to connect artists and communities through music and technology. Since launching...
Read MorePAC Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Criena Gehrke. Chief Executive Officer of HOTA, Home of the Arts, Criena has a diverse and eclectic background in arts management and a particular passion for the role of arts and culture in building...
Read MoreBronwyn Edinger was awarded life membership at the PAC Australia AGM earlier this month. Bronwyn was recognised for her commitment to both PAC Australia and the wider arts industry over many years. Through both her employment at PAC and many appointments to the management committee plus her...
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce our partnership with the Australian Digital Concert Hall to live stream the APAX closing event, The State of the Arts address this Friday 9 September. Delivered by the extraordinary arts leader, writer, literary curator and producer of theatre and film – Jo...
Read MoreWinners for PAC Australia’s Impact Awards were announced on Monday 5 September 2022 at the awards ceremony at the Yallamundi Room, Sydney Opera House as part of the opening event for the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX). PAC Australia’s Executive Director, Katherine Connor said “It was...
Read MorePAC Australia has presented our annual awards since 2003, and in July 2022 we announce the most significant changes to the awards in their history. From the 2022 ceremony, which will be presented at the Australian Performing Arts Exchange in September, the awards will be...
Read MoreThe APAX 2022 Pitching Program is your chance to discover the latest works from over 50 of Australia's leading companies, independent artists and presenters. Take a deep dive into what's on offer in this year's pitching program. APAX | 5-9 SEPTEMBER 2002 | NIDA, SYDNEY + ONLINE ADVANCED...
Read MoreAustralia is a huge country. Even at the best of times, bringing everyone together in person can be challenging given the geographical spread of our network. The last two years have especially hit hard for regionally based artists, producers, and presenters with already limited resources. APAX...
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